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Screenplay QA is a community based site geared towards aspiring and experienced screen writers looking to enhance their knowledge of the craft. |
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The Internet Movie Script Database (IMSDb) has the biggest collection of movie scripts available on the web. All scripts are in HTML format, so you can choose to read them in your web browser or download the scripts for free. |
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A new script posted daily (hence the name) as well as searchable archives and links to additional sources for downloadable scripts. Visit each day and read something new. |
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Polls, trivia, contests, crossword puzzles, giveaways. They also have a large library of television and film scripts available for free through this site. A very fun site, this will keep you entertained and you can find those scripts you're supposed to be reading every week. |
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Script City has the largest selection and lowest prices on all of your favorite movie and television scripts. Including titles from Hollywood's golden era all the way up to the most current films and television shows. All scripts are in their original screenplay format for your script writing education and collection. All script titles are available in PDF or printed format. |
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SimplyScripts - links to hundreds of free, downloadable scripts, movie scripts, screenplays, and transcripts of current, classic and maybe a few soon-to-be-released movies, television, anime, unproduced and radio shows. A screenwriter's resource. |
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Reviews, Trailers, Wallpapers, Scripts, Movie Talk, Release Dates, Upcoming Movies, Shopping, Cool Columns, Interviews, Lots of movie related stuff. Too much to list here, you have to look at it for yourself. |
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Another great place to find just about any script you want. The Script Shack.com sells printed scripts from their brick and mortar store in beautiful downtown Burbank |
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IamAnArtist.com has a great listing of well known acting agencies that can provide fresh artists with the right kind of opportunity. Novice artists can register and post their profile to get many acting casting calls through IAAA. |
| The Scriptwriters Network |
A non-profit organization created by writers, for writers. The Scriptwriters Network serves its members by enhancintg their awareness of the realities of the business, providing access and opportunity through alliances with industry professionals and furthering the cause and quality of writing in the entertainment industry. |
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Acting School California, Meisner Technique, Actor's Boot Camp, Acting school in Los Angeles California offering acting boot camp, cold reading classes, scene study and more.
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| writers guild of america, west |
The Writers Guild of America, West offers services for both members and non members. Register your script with the Writers Guild before submitting it to anyone. The website offers an events calendar, press releases, a list of guild signatory agents and agencies, plus valuable writing resources, support, and information for screenwriters. |
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Digital Express can print or copy your screenplay for only 2 cents per page. Upload your digital file in Final Draft or PDF format, and they will print, 3 hole punch, and bind your script with brads. The copies can be picked up or shipped anywhere in the US. They also offer shipping directly to literary agents, production companies, film festivals, and contests. |
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Through e-newsletters, their website, and the Players Marketplace printed magazine, InkTip allows writers to post loglines and contact information in thier publications. 33 films have been produced in the last 3 years from the scripts and writers found on InkTip.com. An average of 3 scripts are optioned and at least 1 writer gains representation each week through their services. |
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This free registry accepts film synopses and television proposals. In addition to their online database, they publish a print edition, Hollywood Script Readers Digest, that they distribute to 1200 film and TV production companies. |
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The Writers Store is the best resource available to writers and filmmakers for books, supplies, workshops, software and technology, with discounts of up to 35%, guaranteed lowest prices, guaranteed satisfaction, and free shipping. They also offer a free, bi-weekly newsletter with articles, advice columns, and screenwriting news from recognized industry authors and educators. |
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Offering both books and a continuously updated searchable database, the Hollywood Creative Directory has "what you need to know now" about everything going on in the entertainment industry. Their online subscription gives you access to access the Hollywood Creative Directory, the Hollywood Representation Directory, the Hollywood Distributors Directory and the Hollywood Music Industry Directory. |
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One of the most useful tools on the internet for anyone interested film and entertainment. The database cross references cast and crew credits and production details for virtually every movie or television show ever made. An IMDb Pro subscription is essential for anyone seeking a career in entertainment. To subscribe, click here and use promo code screenplay05 for a 2 week free trial and 10% off subscription rates. |
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Dave Trottier's Dr. Format Answers Your Questions is a thorough guidebook reviews common, specific questions about the trickier aspects of screenplay format. Questions on everything from Subtitles to Acronyms, Talking on the Phone to Montage are answered and explained with clear examples in this concise, witty book. The Screenwriter's Bible offers a clear, concise representation of the essentials of screenwriting: Trottier uses current and classic movies as examples to support his structure theory. The book also includes a practical marketing guide and screenwriting resources. |
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Done Deal is an excellent resource for news about screenplay, pitch, treatment, and book deals in the film industry, plus interviews, software, and book reviews, and advice advice. Done Deal Pro also provides subscribers with extensive lists of agencies and production companies, a screenwriting forum, and a job board. |
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A wonderful site full of information: articles, interviews, essays, scripts and forums. This site was created by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, the screenwriters behind Shrek, The Mask of Zorro, Aladdin, The Pirates of the Carribean, and several other hit movies. |
| Boxofficemojo.com |
In addition to box office statistics, this site offers articles, news, and forums about the entertainment industry. Familiarizing yourself with box office totals is crucial, by knowing what sells, you can decide which curent antecedents to mention in your pitches, as well as what production companies you need to approach. |
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A wonderful site designed by a writer to help you find the time, the energy, the motivation and the inspiration to write what only you can write. Site features excellent writing tips, quotes, cartoons, information on upcoming writing events and conferences, and products to help you in your writing career. |
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This site features forums, professional screenwriter chats, script reviews and industry news and script sales, archived by month. Includes information on the production company, genre, author, any stars attached, a log line, and information on the amount paid, plus the writer's other credits. A great resource for targetting potential buyers. |
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Sam Quo Vadis founded the Screenplayers, a serious group of experienced screenwriters who joined this alliance to market their work. The website features their writers accomplishments as well as their posted work. They don't post every script submitted, each script must be nominated and accepted. |
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Message boards, ability to post the logline or first ten pages of your screenplay. Producers can obtain a code to browse loglines or pages, additionally, producers can post want ads for scripts. They also have message boards where you can chat with other screenwriters. |
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Scriptwriter Magazine is a bi-monthly print magazine all about screenwriting, with articles, information, contests, and interviews with top screenwriters and others in the screenwriting industry. Their website offers articles, magazine contents, and a free e-Newsletter |
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A great source for movie reviews, articles, upcoming film releases. They also offer a free searchable database of past articles and film reviews. |
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Creative Screenwriting Magazine was named "the best magazine about screenwriting" by the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post. Sign up for CS Weekly for free. CS Web is a portal to the screenwriting world and includes more than 1,000,000 words of advice to help you make the transition from aspiring to professional screenwriter. |
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